Laura Ellison PT, DPT
Laura was born and raised in North Carolina. She earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2012 from UNC Wilmington where she played 4 years of D-1 varsity soccer and was part of their first team to win a CAA championship. She then went straight into her Doctorate of Physical Therapy program and graduated in 2015 from Elon University, where she was heavily involved with their pro-bono clinic. After graduation, she began working in a gym setting, working with patients of all ages and skill sets. She has been in that environment ever since. She recently moved to Wilson and married Nick Ellison, Wilson’s biggest realtor. She has fallen in love with the community of Wilson and is excited to be helping them stay healthy and active.
Laura was introduced to physical therapy at a young age after tearing her ACL in her junior year of high school, and again in her senior year of college. She understands the difficulty of facing and recovering from a serious injury, and uses this experience to motivate and encourage her patients. Her ability to empathize and relate to her patients and athletes set her apart. Her passion for injury prevention has led her to develop an ACL prevention and sport performance program to decrease the frequency of these injuries.
Laura has worked with patients of all ages, from high school athletic teams to pro athletes to senior masters events. She focuses on the whole person and works with them to meet and surpass their goals. Expect to work hard, but have fun doing it.
She is a Certified Vestibular Therapist proficient in treating dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. In addition, she has extensive training in concussion management allowing her to treat concussion and post-concussion injuries. Her specialties include: Vestibular and Balance disorders, Concussion Management, Certified Dry Needling, Running and Gait Analysis, Lifting mechanics and injuries, ACL prevention, Sport Performance, and Return to sport.
Carla Pegram PT, DPT
My name is Carla Kay Pegram and I am originally from Henderson, NC. I grew up playing tennis, soccer, basketball, and softball. I attended NC State University for my undergraduate degree and received my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wingate University outside of Charlotte, NC. I have predominantly worked in orthopedic outpatient settings with a wide range of patient populations and injuries. I moved to Kansas City, MS early in my career to further my knowledge in treating post concussion cases. I am a USAW level 1 coach (weightlifting/powerlifting) and am passionate about teaching lifting mechanics as well as overall strength training. My family and I have recently moved to Wilson to be closer to friends and family. On the weekends we enjoy hiking, kayaking, working out, and spending time with friends/family.
Teri Walsh, PT, DPT
I'm Dr Teri Walsh. Originally from Winston Salem, I attended college at UNCW and graduate school at Elon University. I worked in Pinehurst, NC for 6 years when a colleague encouraged me to get more education about pelvic health. This push towards the pelvic health speciality allowed me to find my passion in physical therapy.
I moved to Raleigh in 2021 to pursue a career in pelvic health full time. I truly appreciate the relationship between mind, body, and spirit that this specialty brings. My treatment philosophy is to treat a person as a whole, meaning that in addition to discussing the nuances of the pelvic floor, we will also discuss strength, mobility, posture, alignment, breath work, and lifestyle choices that support our goals. Pelvic health is something that changes over a lifetime and I enjoy working with patients at any adult age in many spaces and situations, including pregnancy, postpartum, hormonal changes, chronic illness, sexual function, and bowel and bladder health (men have pelvic floors too!). I believe in hands-on work to compliment a personalized plan of care, but can also support my clients with telehealth options. In my free time, I love watching sports, walking and hiking with my two dogs, and participating in a pickleball league. I'm really looking forward to meeting and working with you.
Mariia Holovan
Hey guys! My name is Mariia Holovan. I was born and raised in Ukraine. I graduated from West Ukrainian national university in 2015 as a lawyer. While studying, I started working out, and I fell in love with fitness and everything about living a healthy lifestyle. Fitness has given me a purpose, and helped me to transform myself and my life. After graduation, I decided that I didn’t want to work as a lawyer and that I want to help others to become better versions of themselves, as I did to myself. So I went to the school, and became a certified personal trainer and nutritionist- which was the best decision I’ve ever made. I started my career in 2016 and since then I have become a very successful personal trainer. With over 6 years of experience, I had more than 15 thousand one-on-one in-person personal training sessions, and ran 5 fitness online groups with over 100 people in each of them. I am very proud of everyone who I’ve been working with. I love my clients and want to be there for them every time they need me.
In 2022 I moved to the United States and started my career all over again. I got certified in personal training as well as nutrition by The International Sports Sciences Association. I am deeply passionate about helping people get fit and stay motivated on their fitness journey. My mission is to share my knowledge with others!
I am very excited to join the Mission PT team and work in the Wilson community!
Nick Ellison
Hello Everyone. My name is Nick Ellison. At 6 ft. 10 in. tall, I am known by all as Wilson’s BIGGEST REALTOR!
Originally from Westminster, Maryland, I left to pursue my basketball dreams which landed me in Wilson, NC. I have been living in Wilson since 2014 where I graduated from Barton College with a major in Exercise Science. Playing basketball on a competitive level my entire life has given me the mental fortitude, drive and determination to get the absolute best results for my clients. I am extremely competitive in EVERYTHING I do, not just sports.
While attending Barton University, I was President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. I spearheaded the efforts to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a cause very dear to my heart. It was and still is, one of the most rewarding things that I have done in my life. I was blessed to be nominated for many national awards for charitable acts and athletic performance alike.
Kathryn Robinson
Kathryn Robinson grew up in Spring Hope, North Carolina, and has a strong passion for both soccer and the field of health sciences. She has played soccer as a goalkeeper for most of her life and continued competing throughout her college career at Louisburg and Barton College. She earned her Associate of Science degree from Louisburg College before continuing her education at Barton College, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science as well as a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Encouraging people to stay active and healthy has been her drive from the beginning. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book or getting out and returning to the soccer field.
Beth Habig
My journey into this profession began following a life-altering diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), I was drawn to the healing arts of massage and bodywork therapy —a calling that gave me new purpose and passion.
I began my practice in Cary, NC, where I served clients from 2005 to 2017. During that time, I also shared my knowledge as an adjunct instructor of Applied Anatomy and Physiology at Johnston Community College in Smithfield NC.
After living and practicing in Colorado for the past nine years, I am excited to return to the family farmette in Sims NC, bringing with me both expanded experience and a renewed sense of connection to this community where I grew up. My free time is spent hiking, gardening and exploring/traveling with friends and family.
My practice method is rooted in a strong foundation of anatomy and physiology, allowing me to focus on advanced medical and therapeutic bodywork techniques that target specific pain and dysfunction. My goal is to help each client move toward a more comfortable, pain-free life.
